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Old 27th Oct 2001, 00:34
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RatherBeFlying
 
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Cockpit window blowouts do happen and the door has to accommodate this. Also it would be nice if the cabin crew can gain entry to help keep pilot x from going all the way out the window so that pilot y can get on with the job of flying the airplane.

With a strengthened door, it will be important to ensure that two crew members are always present in case of incapacitation or decompression. It won't do for the captain to have a heart attack while the co-pilot is visiting the lav and can't get back in.
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